How Religion Benefits Everyone, Including Atheists Stark, Rodney. creator text bibliography Electronic books. xx West Conshohocken Templeton Press 2012 monographic eng 1 online resource (208 pages) A few years ago, a debate between atheists and religious believers spilled out from the halls of academia and the pews of America's churches and into the public spotlight. A crop of atheist manifestos led the charge, surmounting and holding the tops of the nonfiction bestseller lists. This offensive brought on an outpouring of religious rebuttals. As both sides exchanged spirited volleys, accusations were leveled; myths, stereotypes, and strawmen arguments were perpetuated; and bitter hostility filled the air. Today many of these misconceptions and myths linger on, along with the generall. Creating religious america -- Crime and prosocial behavior -- Fertility and family -- Sexuality -- Mental and physical health -- Generous citizenship -- Achievement and success -- Intellectual life -- Conclusion: counting our blessings. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Christianity United States Christianity Influence Christianity and culture United States Christianity Influence Christianity United States Christianity and culture United States Religion RELIGION History TRAVEL Special Interest Religious Christianity Christianity and culture Christianity Influence United States BR517 BR517 .S725 2012 200.973 9781599474229 1599474220 44ABACFD-0285-4C01-890E-4F94BF1E52F7 OverDrive, Inc. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=519604 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=519604 MHW 130502 20200709055710.0 ocn843636106 eng